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A choker is a close-fitting necklace worn around the neck, typically 14 inch to 16 inch in length. Chokers can be made of a variety of materials, including velvet , plastic , beads , latex , leather , metal , such as silver, gold, or platinum, etc.
Collars come in many forms, from practical leather straps to elegant metal chokers or chains. The choice of collar can reflect the personalities and tastes of the dominant and submissive, as well as the nature of their relationship.
A wide choker popular in the Edwardian period (also called a dog collar); the style was introduced by Princess Alexandra of Denmark (later queen consort of the United Kingdom), who wore it to hide a scar on her neck. The various livery collars or chains of office worn by officers of state in England and the United Kingdom.
Among the various Lumad peoples of Mindanao, particularly the inter-related Manobo groups, bali-og are bead necklaces composed chokers and necklaces fastened around the neck. A fringe of more beads and other ornaments (including copper or brass bells, amulets, and shells) are then attached to the lower edge of the chokers.
One choker-style necklace, two bracelets, and multiple rings would be worn at once. Jewelry was particularly important to women because it was considered to be their own property, which could be kept independently of their husband's wealth and used as the women saw fit. They had the right to buy, sell, bequeath, or barter their own jewelry. [8]
Today art deco and midcentury modern pieces are in demand. A walk through many an antique or consignment shop will find the old brown pieces relegated to the back or basement, with price tags to ...
Cindy Ord/WireImage Emma Stone has given Us the green light to dust off our chokers. The 35-year-old actress revived the ’90s accessory — but with a dainty twist — at the Poor Things ...
Plateau dentalium choker and bracelet, from Nez Perce National Historical Park, 19th century, made using Antalis pretiosa shells. The word dentalium, as commonly used by Native American artists and anthropologists, refers to tooth shells or tusk shells used in indigenous jewelry, adornment, and commerce in western Canada and the United States.